Pakistan Banking Spread Widens to 690 Basis Points Amid Negative Real Deposit Returns
State Bank of Pakistan indicators reveal commercial banking margins widened slightly in April as weighted average deposit rates fail to outpace persistent inflation.
Pakistan Bank Deposit Rates Increase to 5.05% in December 2025, Real Returns Turn Positive
Bank deposit rates in Pakistan rose to 5.05% in December 2025, marking a positive shift in real returns and signaling increased saver confidence, while lending rates eased to 11.32%.